Quake Insurance? California Pushing People To Say Yes To Coverage
Almost 90 percent of Californians do not have earthquake insurance. That worries state officials and quake experts, who are renewing the push to boost insurance coverage.
Mexico Increases Security To Block Hondurans Who Aim To Reach The U.S.
Mexico has ramped up security along its southern border as thousands of Hondurans continue their trek north through Guatemala aiming to reach the United States. President Trump has threatened to cut off funding to nations that aid their passage.
Moderate Democrats Take On Red States
The battle for control of the House could be decided in places like Utah’s 4th congressional district where moderate Dem. Ben McAdams touts centrist messages against GOP Rep. Mia Love.
Midterm Election Nears With Both Democrats And Republicans Working To Get Votes
With only 20 days until the midterm elections, Republicans and Democrats face particular challenges to get the voters to break their way in the closing weeks.
‘A Few More Days’ Secretary Of State Mike Pompeo Urges More Time For Saudi Arabia
The Trump administration has been working to contain the political and diplomatic fallout from the disappearance of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi. President Trump has criticized a rush to judgment and efforts to implicate the kingdom as judging as g…
Saudi Arabians React To The Alleged Murder Of Journalist Jamal Khashoggi
Mary Louise Kelly speaks with NPR’s Deborah Amos about how people in Saudi Arabia are reacting to Jamal Khashoggi’s disappearance and alleged murder.
More Rain Expected As Flooding Continues In Texas
Near record flooding is moving across central Texas. The fast rising waters have ripped out a large bridge, and taken many residents by surprise.
Why Stay During A Hurricane? Because It’s Not As Simple As ‘Get Out’
As rescues continue after Hurricane Michael, officials expressed frustration at people who didn’t evacuate. But experts say people’s decisions to stay are almost always carefully considered.
Grandma Was Right: Sunshine Helps Kill Germs Indoors
All kinds of bacteria live with us indoors, and some can make us sick. A new study shows that rooms exposed to light had about half the live bacteria found in rooms that were kept in darkness.
‘The Big Fella’ Highlights Babe Ruth’s Spot As First Celebrity Sports Star
Jane Leavy tells the story of Ruth as the first baseball superstar — but also of his roles as movie star, vaudeville performer, barnstormer, pitchman for every conceivable product, and columnist.
FCC Chastises Cellphone Carriers Slow To Restore Service In Florida
More than a week after Hurricane Michael hit the Florida panhandle, some residents still don’t have cellphone service. Verizon has struggled with damage to its fiber optic cables.
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